Volkswagen BlueSport roadster still on-track after all?
February 2, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Convertible, Etc., Volkswagen, Diesel
The on-again, off-again Volkswagen BlueSport roadster is, well, on again according to EVO Magazine. The publication reportedly spoke with Uli Hackenberg, head of engineering with Volkswagen, who said the company’s dealers are mistaken when they say there won’t be a market for a vehicle like the BlueSport. Hakenberg [...]
Renault planning 50th anniversary Alpine tribute concept for Paris
January 27, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Performance, Europe, Paris Motor Show, Renault, Rumormill
Love it or hate it, the automotive industry of today is not lacking for its exercises in reviving old nameplates. The trend ranges from Mini to Maybach, from Dodge Dart to Dodge Challenger. And the French are certainly not immune. Citroën revived its fabled [...]
2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept previews redesign, hybrid returning
January 26, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Coupe, Hybrid, Honda
In true Honda fashion, we’re once again presented with a “concept” car that’s only a set of wheels and a de-Bedazzling away from being production-ready. What you’re looking at here is the concept that previews the next-generation Accord that will be dropping later this year, ready [...]
Hiriko folding electric car headed for production
January 25, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupe, Etc., Europe, Technology, Design/Style, Electric
One very unusual electric car has debuted in Brussels. The Hiriko EV uses a hub-mounted electric motor at each wheel, though that’s not the most interesting aspect of the vehicle. According to The Telegraph, the Hiriko uses an interesting rear suspension design that allows the vehicle [...]
GM latest to explore turning rear windows into screens
January 24, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Technology, Videos, GM
Last Summer Toyota showed off its Window to the World technology created in partnership with the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design. It turned a rear window into an augmented-reality screen that would keep kids interested in something other than asking “Are we there yet?” Now General Motors has showed [...]
Mini Rocketman reportedly canned
January 23, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Hatchback, Mini
The Mini Rocketman (we’ll spare you the Elton John lyrics) was one of our favorite concepts from the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. Sure, the name is silly, but this pint-sized concept showed what could be in store for an even more mini Mini. A smarter Smart, if you will. However, [...]
Toyota NS4 concept glimpses at Prius of the future
January 22, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Hybrid, Sedan, Toyota, Electric
Toyota can justifiably be proud of its position not only as one of the largest automakers in the world, but also the world leader in hybrid vehicles. In fact, the Japanese automaker claims that half of all hybrids sold are Toyotas. But it didn’t get [...]
Why is the Acura NSX being built in Ohio? [w/poll]
January 21, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show, Hybrid, Performance, Plants/Manufacturing, Acura, Honda
Three years (on top of the three-plus we’ve already waited) is a long time to wait for the second coming of the Acura NSX. Measured in Internet time, it’s an infinite opportunity for speculation about the whys and hows of the new car. Aside [...]
Top 25 Desktop Wallpapers from the 2012 Detroit Auto Show
January 20, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Detroit Auto Show
The last two days for us auto-obsessive types have been a blur of press conferences and vehicle debuts in what has been a typically hectic Detroit Auto Show. As the final day of the press preview comes to an end, though, we’ve been able to walk around the show [...]
Pininfarina Cambiano concept comes into focus with two more images
January 19, 2012 by admin
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Filed under: Concept Cars, Geneva Motor Show
The Geneva Motor Show never fails to deliver when it comes to concept cars. Unveiled alongside the latest production models, concepts represent a way for automakers to showcase where their heads are at and where they want to be going in the future. But it’s not always automakers that [...]
